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strikeOct 8, 2026

Trump says U.S. will not resume military strikes on Iran before the midterms

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WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said Thursday that he will not order a resumption of military strikes on Iran before the Nov. 3 midterm elections in the United States. Trump, while stumping for Republicans this week, has hinted that he was confident that an endgame to the war could come

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  • JOSH BOAK; AAMER MADHANI Associated PressBy JOSH BOAK; AAMER MADHANI Associated Press

    WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said Thursday that he will not order a resumption of military strikes on Iran before the Nov. 3 midterm elections in the United States. Trump, while stumping for Republicans this week, has hinted that he was confident that an endgame to the war…

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